This workshop is designed to provide an overview of complex issues that forensic psychologists and psychiatrists may encounter in conducting competency to stand trial evaluations of adult defendants.   Research literature and case examples will be used to illustrate effective strategies for addressing complex diagnostic questions, refusal or avoidance of interviews and contradictory information yielded by evaluations and communicating evaluation findings to the court.  Ethical and clinical issues often involved in assessing complex cases will also be considered. The current status of outpatient competency restoration programming (OCRP) in Wisconsin and how to make a referral to this program will also be reviewed.

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The Medical College of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Forensic Unit. The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 3.5 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

APA Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Medical College of Wisconsin maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This activity contains content or processes that may be potentially stressful.